LONDON
The first edition of IMEX America, which will open Oct. 11 at Las Vegas’ Sands Expo, is primed to feature the largest meetings industry trade show this year, and the biggest hosted-buyer event ever in the U.S., according to organizers.
“We believed that the US needed a fresh trade show format and I have every confidence that IMEX America will now deliver--on business volumes, buyer quality and numbers, and exhibitor numbers and diversity,” said IMEX Chairman Ray Bloom. “What is more, with the help of our strategic partner and premier education provider, MPI, our education program is second to none. With unparalleled industry support we’ve also been able to deliver an extraordinary 14 co-located trade association events.”
Pre-show highlights include the following:
· More than 1,800 exhibitors representing 100 countries now confirmed
· More than 90 live educational events confirmed
“We couldn’t be more excited to see this event come to life in Las Vegas with our long-time partner, IMEX,” said Bruce MacMillan, president and CEO of MPI. “We look forward to connecting with thousands of professionals through our innovative education programs and keynotes each day. We’re confident that attendees will find inspiring ideas they can act on at the show and throughout their careers – which is exactly the remarkable professional development MPI consistently delivers.”
